Kaja Kallas, head of the European Union’s External Action Service (EEAS), is defending her agency against proposed reforms originating from the French government. A leaked document from France suggests potentially sweeping changes to the EEAS, including placing it under the full control of the European Commission. These proposals have sparked concerns about the agency’s autonomy and future. Kallas is pushing back against the suggestions, arguing for the preservation of the EEAS’s current structure. The debate highlights differing visions for the EU’s foreign policy apparatus. Politico and Reuters reported on the exchange and the growing tensions surrounding the future of the EEAS. The proposals aim to streamline EU foreign policy, but critics fear a loss of agility and national influence.